Research Assistant

Newcomer-Women; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is seeking a Research Assistant to support a multi-stakeholder systems change project in North York, ON. The role involves research, data collection, analysis and reporting, including environmental scans, surveys, interviews and focus groups.

This in-person, full-time position runs 9 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in research or project support, strong writing and analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, public policy, research, evaluation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans and online research.
• Support the development of surveys, interview guides, focus group questions and data collection tools.
• Recruit and communicate with research participants and stakeholders.
• Schedule and support interviews, focus groups, consultations and research meetings.
• Collect, organize and enter quantitative and qualitative data.
• Review data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Analyze survey results, interview notes and consultation findings.
• Identify key themes, trends, systemic barriers and emerging practices.
• Prepare research summaries, charts, presentations, briefing notes and reports.
• Take detailed notes and document findings from meetings, interviews and focus groups.
• Maintain confidential participant records, consent forms and research files.
• Support the development of project tools, resources and recommendations.
• Assist with project evaluation, progress tracking and funder reporting.
• Ensure research activities follow privacy, confidentiality and ethical research requirements.

Skills

Research skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Report writing

Organizational skills

MS Office

Online survey tools

Education

Post-secondary education in social sciences or related field

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Women Economic Development Full Time North York, ON $21.11 CAD per year

Location: 789 Don Mills, North York, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other locations as needed.

Vacancy: New

Vacancy number: SCP - 0003

Number of openings: 1

Hours: Full-time, In-person, 9 am to 5 pm.

Rate of Pay per Hour: $21.11

Classification: Permanent - Full Time,

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Position Summary

The Research Assistant supports research, data collection, analysis, and reporting for a multi-stakeholder systems change project. The role assists with environmental scans, surveys, interviews, focus groups, participant recruitment, and the preparation of research findings, reports, and project materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans and online research.
• Support the development of surveys, interview guides, focus group questions and data collection tools.
• Recruit and communicate with research participants and stakeholders.
• Schedule and support interviews, focus groups, consultations and research meetings.
• Collect, organize and enter quantitative and qualitative data.
• Review data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Analyze survey results, interview notes and consultation findings.
• Identify key themes, trends, systemic barriers and emerging practices.
• Prepare research summaries, charts, presentations, briefing notes and reports.
• Take detailed notes and document findings from meetings, interviews and focus groups.
• Maintain confidential participant records, consent forms and research files.
• Support the development of project tools, resources and recommendations.
• Assist with project evaluation, progress tracking and funder reporting.
• Ensure research activities follow privacy, confidentiality and ethical research requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, public policy, research, evaluation or a related field.
• One to three (1-3) years of research, data collection or project support experience.
• Experience conducting interviews, surveys, focus groups or literature reviews.
• Strong research, analytical, writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to summarize complex information clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online survey tools.
• Experience with qualitative or quantitative data analysis software is an asset.
• Experience working with diverse communities, nonprofit organizations or government-funded projects is an asset.

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.

Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.